This page lists 44 schools in Puerto Rico that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 12 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 17 associate degree (ADN), 38 bachelor's (BSN) and 15 master's award levels. By ownership, 8 public, 28 private nonprofit and 8 private for-profit. 16 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in San Juan (7), Bayamon (5), Humacao (4) and Manati (4).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a private nonprofit university in Aguadilla, PR. It reported 72 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN, BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit university in Arecibo, PR. It reported 99 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a private nonprofit university in Barranquitas, PR. It reported 63 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: BSN, ADN (candidate)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a private nonprofit university in Bayamon, PR. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is a private nonprofit university in Guayama, PR. It reported 281 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a private nonprofit university in San Juan, PR. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit university in Mercedita, PR. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is a private nonprofit university in San German, PR. It reported 56 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
NUC University is a private for-profit university in Bayamon, PR. It reported 1,412 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a private for-profit specialized institution in Ponce, PR. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit university in Ponce, PR. It reported 78 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios is a private for-profit specialized institution in Hato Rey, PR. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: BSN, MSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Caguas, PR. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Aguadilla, PR. It reported 44 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is a private nonprofit four-year college in Mayaguez, PR. It reported 103 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is a private nonprofit four-year college in Carolina, PR. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN, BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is a private nonprofit four-year college in San Juan, PR. It reported 204 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: MSN, BSN, ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus is a private nonprofit university in Gurabo, PR. It reported 221 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private nonprofit four-year college in Bayamon, PR. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a private nonprofit four-year college in Santurce, PR. It reported 217 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
